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500 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-4844
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 79th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 398/1,596 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 286/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,411 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,637 (67.9%) |
| English Learners | 296 (12.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math -6.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 76.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Valencia High compare within the district?
Valencia High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valencia High rank in California?
Valencia High ranks No. 398 of 1,596 in reading and No. 286 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Valencia High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.3% meet the reading standard and 30.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valencia High compare with other schools in Placentia?
Valencia High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Placentia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PlacentiaHow does Valencia High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Valencia High is No. 33 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia HighThis school | 42.9% | 67.0% |
| El Dorado High | 51.2% | 76.6% |
| Esperanza High | 47.9% | 66.8% |
